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Terms & Conditions

A legal disclaimer

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

 

Website of the Order of the Knights of St Columbanus

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Effective Date: 26th February 2025

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1. Introduction

Welcome to the official website of the Order of the Knights of St Columbanus (“the Order”, “we”, “us”, “our”).

By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, you should not use this website.

This website is provided to promote the mission, activities, charitable works, and membership information of the Order.

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2. About the Order

The Order of the Knights of St Columbanus is a Catholic lay fraternal organisation operating in accordance with its Constitution and Rules and in furtherance of its religious, charitable, and community objectives.

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3. Use of the Website

You agree to use this website:

  • Lawfully and ethically

  • In a manner consistent with Catholic values and the ethos of the Order

  • Without infringing the rights of others

  • Without introducing malicious or harmful material

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You must not:

  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or server

  • Upload or transmit viruses or harmful code

  • Use content for commercial purposes without permission

  • Misrepresent your identity in communications with the Order

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We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access where misuse occurs.

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4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website — including:

  • Text

  • Logos

  • Crest and insignia

  • Photographs

  • Publications

  • Graphics

  • Downloadable materials

— is the property of the Order of the Knights of St Columbanus or used with permission.

 

Content may be:

  • Viewed for personal and non-commercial use

  • Shared with attribution to the Order

 

Content may not be:

  • Reproduced for commercial use

  • Modified or republished without prior written consent

 

Requests for permission should be directed to:

ss@knightsofstcolumbanus.ie

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5. Website Content Disclaimer

The content of this website is provided for general information purposes only.

While we make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy:

  • We do not guarantee that information is complete, accurate, or up to date

  • Content may be updated or changed without notice

  • Publications available online may not reflect the most recent constitutional amendments or policies

 

In the event of inconsistency, the official printed Constitution and Rules of the Order shall prevail.

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6. Membership and Enquiries

Information regarding membership eligibility, application procedures, and activities is provided for guidance only.

Submission of an enquiry or application through this website:

  • Does not constitute acceptance into membership

  • Does not create any contractual relationship

  • Is subject to the Order’s Constitution, Rules, and internal procedures
     

7. Donations 

If the website facilitates donations:

  • Donations are voluntary

  • All funds are applied toward the charitable and religious objectives of the Order

  • Payment processing may be handled by third-party providers

  • We are not responsible for technical failures of third-party payment platforms
     

Refund requests will be considered in accordance with applicable charity law and internal financial procedures.
 

8. External Links

This website may contain links to external websites for information purposes.

The Order:

  • Does not control third-party websites

  • Is not responsible for their content

  • Does not necessarily endorse views expressed on external sites
     

Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.
 

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains:

  • What personal data we collect

  • How it is processed

  • Your rights under applicable data protection law
     

The Order is committed to compliance with:

  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

  • The Data Protection Acts of Ireland
     

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • The Order shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss arising from use of this website

  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted access

  • We are not responsible for technical issues beyond our control
     

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where it cannot lawfully be excluded.
 

11. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland.
 

Any disputes arising in connection with this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish courts.
 

12. Amendments

We reserve the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.
 

13. Contact Details

For queries regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

 

Order of the Knights of St Columbanus

Ely House, 8 Ely Place, Dublin 2

koc@knightsofstcolumbanus.ie

Phone: +353 (0)1 6761835

Website: www.knightsofstcolumbanus.ie

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